Three weeks of violent disorder in Bristol have resulted in the death of a young man, multiple arrests and the launch of a new police operation.

Officers from Avon and Somerset Police launched Operation Blueshift in the wake of Ronald Leigh’s death in Gill Avenue, Oldbury Court, on October 9.

Mr Leigh’s murder precipitated a serious assault in Downend Road - which left a 48-year-old man in critical condition - on the same night.

The following week, on October 16, Bloy Street in Easton was cordoned off after a suspected “stabbing” left one man in hospital.

And last night (October 23) - for the third Tuesday in a row - police descended on an otherwise quiet residential street and turned it into a crime scene after reports of an assault in Byron Street, St Paul’s.

Ronald Leigh

The road was cordoned off overnight after a man was taken to hospital in serious condition. A second man was arrested.

At this stage, it is understood the two incidents in Fishponds on October 9 are linked but the others are unrelated.

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Inspector Buck said: "We know there were people in the area at the time of the incidents who have not yet come forward and we’re hoping by being at the scenes a week on, we’ll draw attention to the need for them to contact us.

“We know there was a woman at the bus stop on Downend Road shortly before the second assault and we’re keen to know what she saw.

Downend Road was closed after a man was seriously assaulted and injured

“Motorists drove past and I’d also like to see their dash camera footage, it could hold the keys to this investigation.

“You may not think what you saw is important but please let us assess it – what may seem insignificant could prove to be crucial to obtaining justice for the two victims.”

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Easton - Tuesday, October 16

On October 16, police descended upon Bloy Street in Easton following reports of a serious assault.

Upon arriving at the scene around 7.30pm, officers discovered a man with serious injuries - which were later described as “non life-threatening” - and a cordon was established.

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The road remained closed overnight and into the following morning of October 17 while forensics scoured the scene for evidence.

Eyewitness reports suggested fingertip searches of the area in front of Easton Stores cornershop - which is situated on the junction of Bloy Street and King Street - were conducted as part of the forensic examination.

The area in front of the Raja Hussein’s shop was cordoned off, as was the tree-lined square in the middle of Bloy Street at its junction with King Street.

Residents who live in the street suggested the injured man had been stabbed, though this is unconfirmed.

(Image: Bristol Live)

"A man is receiving treatment in hospital for serious injuries that are not life-threatening,” a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police told Bristol Live on October 17.

"There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area while we carry out our enquiries.”